Technology Education

Students will study and construct more complex circuits and digital devices. Activities include trouble-shooting, circuit analysis, and constructing printed circuits. Activities also include using test equipment including an oscilloscope, and advanced digital circuitry. This course is for students planning careers in electrical engineering, electronics, or control technology.

It is recommended that this course be taken after TE8418. Students study the processes and skills used in black and white, digital photography and photo screen printing. Activities emphasize the use of the SLR camera, studio lighting, film development, and digital printing. This course is designed for students who are interested in careers in publishing, multi-media communications, and advertising.

Students study basic direct current applications and the skills used in designing, constructing, and testing a circuit. The course topics include electricity principles and circuit applications. Activities include basic house wiring using a multimeter, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic devices. This course is for students pursuing careers in control technology or electrical design and engineering.

It is recommended that this course be taken first in the semester sequence. Students obtain knowledge and skills in desktop publishing, computer systems, lasers, and audio/video productions. Activities may include computer graphics, digital photography, multi-media communications, and printing. This course is designed for students who are seeking careers in information technology, commercial art, video production, and electronic publishing.

Students explore the science of materials and processes as they fabricate usable products and conduct experiments. Learning experiences include analysis, testing, and processes of wood, plastic, and composite materials. This course is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their consumer knowledge and technological literacy.

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the language of engineering and technology. Students gain skills in mechanical drawing and computer assisted design and drawing (CADD). They study geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, and dimensioning. The course is recommended for the future engineering, architecture, or technology student.

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the graphic language of industry for engineers, manufacturers, and technicians. It provides students with an advanced experiences in engineering drawing problems and developing skills and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of industrial prints and the ability to use references and create working drawings using computer assisted design and drawing.

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the principles of architecture and related techniques. Students use resource materials, standard references and design software as they learn the general principles and practices to design structures, draw plot plans and elevations foundation plans, elevations schedules and renderings. This course is useful to those students who plan a future in architecture, structural engineering, design and construction.

Students plan, design, develop, and build products useful in society. Activities include the use of tools and machines, computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical control (CNC). Students design and develop prototypes, plan for production and produce products needed by people and society.

Students survey the many broad sources used in power and transportation systems. Topics in this course includes ways that energy is converted; power is transmitted and controlled; and power generation through mechanical, fluid, electrical devices. Students explore the assembly and operation of small gas engines, precision measurement and testing. Opportunities to study power and transportation career pathways, conduct power experiments and build prototypes.

Graphic Communications Course activities include color/digital photography, computer systems, scanning, and the imaging processes. Graphic Communications is designed for students who are interested in careers in information handling, Web page design, TV/video production, multi-media communications, and advertising.

Students explore the science of materials and processes as they fabricate usable products and conduct experiments. Learning experiences include analysis, testing, and processes of metal, ceramic, and composite materials. This course is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their consumer knowledge and technological literacy.

This nine-week course introduces students to the elements of technology. This includes safety, tools/machine use, materials processes, energy sources, and information systems. They explore at least one of the three systems of technology: transportation, communication, and production in a STEM modular program.

In this nine-week course, students produce projects or models of significant inventions that have advanced society and human potential. Students follow the Engineering Design Process to create new solutions or inventions to solve problems. STEM-based modules are incorporated into instruction to supplement authentic learning.

Cyber defense This semester course is designed to provide students with experiences in hands-on, problem-based activities that help them solve problems and understand technology. Working in teams or groups, students rotate through a number of activities applying a systems approach, and STEM related modules. They operate machines, construct models, and use computers to describe or control systems. A case study of new major technological advancements helps students study the impact of technology on their world and future careers.

This course provides orientation to the careers and challenges of engineering. Students are actively involved with the, engineering design process, graphics, and math/scientific principles through problem-solving experiences. Activities are provided in descriptive geometry, materials science, and technical systems and prototype construction.